Ch 12: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders Flashcards
What are the effects of depressant on the body?
Slow CNS activity
Reduce tension
Interferes w/ judgment,motor activity
What are the 3 widely used groups of depressants?
Alcohol, opioids and sedative hypnotic drugs
A binge drinking episode is more than ________ drink at a single time
5
Ethyl alcohol binds to _______.
GABA
What enzyme in alcohol affects concentration?
alcohol dehydrogenase
What are the medical illnesses associated with alcoholism?
cirrhosis of the liver
Korsakoff’s
Fetal alcohol syndrome
What are the DSM5 categories of Alcoholism?
Alcohol use disorder Alcohol intoxication Alcohol withdrawal Unspecified alcohol related disorder Alcohol induced disorders
What are the effects of anxiolytics?
produces relaxation and drowsiness
What type of drug was a precursor to benzodiazepines?
Barbituates (Worked like alcohol)
Both benzodiazepines and barbiturates work on ________.
GABA
What are some kinds of synthetic opioids?
methadone, codeine, hydrocodone, oxycontin
What are the effects of stimulus?
Increased activity of CNS
Raises BP
Increases HR and awareness
What neurotransmitters does cocaine effect?
dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin
Amphetamines releases what Neurotransmitters?
dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine.
What are the dangers of stimulant use disorder?
short term memory loss
attention issues
dysfunction in daily life